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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a way to compare two quantities by using division. It shows how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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What does 'part to part' ratio mean?

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A part to part ratio compares one part of a group to another part of the same group.

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What does 'part to whole' ratio mean?

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A part to whole ratio compares one part of a group to the total amount of the group.

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What is additive reasoning?

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Additive reasoning is when you compare quantities by adding or subtracting.

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What is multiplicative reasoning?

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Multiplicative reasoning is when you compare quantities by multiplying or dividing.

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If there are 4 apples and 2 oranges, what is the ratio of apples to oranges?

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The ratio of apples to oranges is 4:2, which can be simplified to 2:1.

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If there are 6 cats and 3 dogs, what is the ratio of cats to total animals?

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The ratio of cats to total animals is 6 cats to 9 animals, or 6:9, which can be simplified to 2:3.

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How do you write a ratio?

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A ratio can be written in three ways: using a colon (2:3), as a fraction (2/3), or with the word 'to' (2 to 3).

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What is the ratio of 5 boys to 3 girls?

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The ratio of boys to girls is 5:3.

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If there are 10 red balls and 5 blue balls, what is the ratio of red balls to all balls?

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The ratio of red balls to all balls is 10 red balls to 15 balls, or 10:15, which can be simplified to 2:3.

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